Ultraviolet-induced annealing of hydrogen bonds in silica films deposited at low temperatures

C. Debauche, C. Licoppe, J. Flicstein, O. Dulac, R. A.B. Devine

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Abstract

Exposure of photodeposited silica to ultraviolet irradiation with wavelengths comprised between 170 and 250 nm is shown to cause full removal of Si - H bonds. The photoreaction occurs at low temperatures (0-200°C) in the bulk of the films, is independent of the film thickness, and does not lead to the creation of dangling bonds. An important reaction path involves water groups in the silica films, while direct photolysis of Si - H bonds is ruled out.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)306-308
Number of pages3
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume61
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1992
Externally publishedYes

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